Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
MEnglish Translation
The snake is killed from the head
Context & Meaning
Problems must be solved at the source — leadership determines outcome
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but notices ...
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but notices ...
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.